Red Velvet Cake Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp cocoa powder (unsweetened)

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil

• 2 large eggs

• 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature

• 2 tbsp red food coloring (gel or liquid)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tsp white vinegar

Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 4 cups powdered sugar (confectioners’ sugar)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

For the Cake:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9 -inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.

1. Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt. Set aside.

1. Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, eggs, buttermilk, food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar.

1. Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to over mix.

1. Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

1. Cool: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

1. Beat Butter and Cream Cheese: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.

1. Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue until smooth and fluffy.

1. Flavoring: Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, and mix until combined.

Assemble the Cake:

• Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate or cake stand.

• Spread a generous amount of cream cheese frosting on top of the first layer.

• Place the second layer of cake on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.

• Optional: Decorate with cake crumbs, sprinkles, or a few Red velvet cake with cream cheese shavings for red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting

Enjoy your delicious homemade Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting!